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46 New Uses for Salt

by on Aug 12, 2010

Back in the day, salt held the same value as gold. It’s no wonder civilizations waged war over it. Of course now we can find a container of Morton’s at any grocery store, quick mart or pharmacy for a few cents, which is good, considering all the cool things this versatile substance can do.  Here’s just a few of the things you can do with it around the house:

In the kitchen:

  • Test egg freshness
  • Remove odors from hands

In the bathroom:

  • Clean your teeth
  • Use it as an exfoliant 

Here and there:

  • Keep candles from dripping
  • Repair walls

On cleaning day:

  • Clean sink drains
  • Remove water rings

On laundry day:

  • Remove blood stains
  • Set colors

To see how to implement these and 36 other tips, follow this link.